PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
Remove the 2 parking brake shoe adjusting hole plugs.
REMOVE REAR DISC
Remove the 2 rear discs.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Loosen the 2 bolts to remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH after removing the rear trailing arm assembly LH.
Note
Do not remove the bolts.
LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt (A) and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
Remove the nut (B), spacer, 2 bolts (C) and rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
Note
Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging.
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT
SEPARATE FRAME WIRE
Remove the bolt and disconnect each connector, and then disengage each clamp to separate the frame wire from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
The connector (A) and the clamp (B) are only on vehicles with the LED headlight system.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Engine Lifter |
| *b | Attachment |
| *c | Wooden Block |
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Attachment placement location |
Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
Note
Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear lower suspension braces, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER
Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER
Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear speed sensor LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
| *a | Bend Portion |
Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.
Note
Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Note
Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH
| *a | Bend Portion |
Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.
Note
Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Note
Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH may fly out.
The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.
Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE HOLE PLUG
Remove the 13 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.